Enhanced Anastomosis System with Synergistic Technologies

Publication ID: 24-11857193_0008_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Anastomosis System with Synergistic Technologies,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857193_0008_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857193_0008_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,193.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept integrates the original partial eversion anastomosis juncture formation and suturing method with advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterials to create a more efficient, accurate, and secure anastomosis procedure.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent addressed the challenge of connecting or reconnecting segments of passages in surgical anastomosis. However, the existing method had limitations in terms of accuracy, speed, and data management. The new inventive concept solves these problems by incorporating synergistic technologies that enhance the anastomosis procedure, improve patient outcomes, and provide secure data management.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The enhanced anastomosis system comprises a robotic arm, computer vision system, machine learning algorithms, blockchain-based data storage, nanomaterial-based coating, and IoT-enabled sensor network. The robotic arm assists in everting the distal portions of the donor and receiving passages, while the computer vision system provides real-time monitoring and guidance. Machine learning algorithms analyze data from sensors and cameras to optimize the everting process and improve accuracy. The blockchain-based data storage system securely stores and tracks patient data and surgical outcomes, and the communication module facilitates secure data sharing between healthcare providers. The nanomaterial-based coating enhances biocompatibility and reduces the risk of complications, and the sensor monitors the passages for signs of rejection or infection. The IoT-enabled sensor network monitors the anastomosis procedure in real-time, and the cloud-based analytics platform analyzes data to provide insights for improving surgical outcomes.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel combinations of technologies that significantly improve the anastomosis procedure. The integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and nanomaterials with the original method provides a non-obvious solution that overcomes the limitations of the prior art.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different AI algorithms, varying nanomaterial compositions, or alternative blockchain platforms. The system could also be adapted for use in different types of surgical procedures or in non-surgical applications.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced anastomosis system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the fields of cardiovascular, neurovascular, and gastrointestinal surgery. The system's ability to improve accuracy, reduce complications, and provide secure data management makes it an attractive solution for healthcare providers and patients alike.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B17/1152
A A61 A61B17/0469
A A61 A61B17/11
A A61 A61B90/361
A A61 A61B90/37
A A61 A61B2017/00566
A A61 A61B2017/1107
A A61 A61B2017/1121
A A61 A61B2017/1125
A A61 A61B2017/1132

Field of Art

Surgical Intervention Technologies, specifically minimally invasive surgical techniques for passage connection and anastomosis, with expertise in robotic surgical systems, medical imaging, data management, and advanced materials engineering

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or surgical technology specialist with advanced degrees, proficient in medical device design, computer vision, machine learning, sensor technologies, and understanding of surgical workflow optimization techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies and advanced materials into existing surgical techniques represents a predictable evolution of medical intervention strategies. The source patent's fundamental anastomosis method provides a clear technical foundation for technological augmentation through known engineering approaches. The proposed variations represent incremental improvements using well-established technological domains that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance surgical precision and patient outcomes.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Method of everting distal portions of donor and receiving passages
PTD Variation
Robotic arm assistance with computer vision guidance for eversion process
Obviousness Reasoning
Robotic surgical assistance is a known technique for improving surgical precision, and computer vision represents a predictable technological enhancement for guiding mechanical procedures
Source Patent Element
Surgical passage connection technique
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based data tracking and secure patient information management
Obviousness Reasoning
Healthcare data management through blockchain is a recognized trend in medical technology, representing a logical extension of existing record-keeping practices
Source Patent Element
Surgical passage connection method
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithms for optimizing anastomosis procedure accuracy
Obviousness Reasoning
Application of machine learning to surgical techniques is a foreseeable technological progression, using data-driven approaches to improve medical interventions
Source Patent Element
Surgical passage connection process
PTD Variation
Nanomaterial-based biocompatible coating to reduce complications
Obviousness Reasoning
Advanced material technologies are routinely applied to medical devices to improve performance, representing an obvious design optimization strategy
Source Patent Element
Surgical passage connection technique
PTD Variation
IoT sensor network for real-time procedure monitoring and analytics
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensor technologies and cloud-based analytics is a standard approach for enhancing medical procedure monitoring and performance evaluation
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857193 and the comprehensive technological extensions disclosed herein, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed anastomosis system variations obvious and predictable. The combination of robotic assistance, computer vision, machine learning, blockchain, nanomaterials, and IoT technologies represents a straightforward technological progression that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize surgical intervention techniques.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,193
TitlePartial eversion anastomosis juncture formation and suturing
Assignee(s)Gyrus ACMI, Inc.